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Aavah was a gothic/power metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, active from 2005 until their eventual split-up. The band blended melodic power metal with gothic atmosphere and Christian lyrical themes, releasing the EP A Night in the Wild Garden in 2006 and the single Endless Ocean in 2008. Their lineup featured vocalist Paula Kel alongside a full ensemble recorded through Kidman Estúdio.
Abdiel HL is a Mexico City-based solo heavy/power metal project in which the artist handles vocals and all instruments, creating Spanish-language metal that draws on Mexican themes. The project has released albums Novohispano and Mictlán, both available digitally through Bandcamp.
Abighor channels power and speed metal from Bologna since 2017, combining the anthemic grandeur of power metal with speed metal's relentless velocity. Their demonic name adds a dark edge to the triumphant melodicism of their Emilian sound.
Abodean Skye merges power and progressive metal from York since 2011, their ethereal, landscape-inspired name evoking the misty Isle of Skye. Over a decade of epic, melodically ambitious compositions reflect deep roots in Yorkshire's metal community.
Derby, New York NWOTHM project. Yet another Abraxas — the Gnostic deity's popularity among metalheads proves the name's enduring power.
Abruptum has operated from Stockholm in various forms, known for their uniquely chaotic blend of black metal, noise, and power electronics. Originally formed in the early 1990s with members connected to the Swedish black metal underground, their extreme, formless approach to sonic violence earned them IT's (Euronymous's) description as 'the audial essence of pure black evil.'
Orlando, Florida NWOTHM and power metal project. A variant spelling of Absalom bringing classic metal grandeur to Central Florida.
Abstracto is a heavy and power metal band from Valencia, Spain, formed in 2023, blending the melodic grandeur of power metal with the riff-driven foundation of traditional heavy metal. The band is a recent addition to the Valencian metal community.
Abyssmo Metalterraneo channels power metal from Castellón de la Plana on Spain's east coast since 2015. Their portmanteau name combining 'Mediterranean' with 'metal' signals a sun-drenched, sea-influenced take on the power metal tradition.
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